Israel Bascón

Israel David Bascón Gigato (born 16 March 1987), known simply as Israel, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a right midfielder.

Most of his career, which was bothered by physical problems, was spent at Betis.

Club career Betis Israel was born in Utrera, Province of Seville. A product of Real Betis's youth system, he made his debut for the first team against Real Sociedad, on 4 December 2004 (nine minutes, 1–0 away loss). During that season, he made a further seven La Liga appearances, adding three in the Copa del Rey where he scored his first goal for the Andalusians, against CD Mirandés.

Israel played again just eight league matches in the following campaign, all but one as a substitute.

During the 2006 off-season, in August, vastly underplayed due to the presence of Joaquín in his position, Israel spent time at Chelsea on trial after a move to Real Madrid Castilla failed to materialise. Nothing came of it, however, and he then left for Mérida UD on a loan deal.

Shortly after, Israel was involved a serious car accident where he broke a collar bone and suffered several contusions. He returned to Betis afterwards, being registered by their reserves in the Segunda División B. He contributed 21 games – only four starts, however, in 644 minutes of action – during the season, as the club returned to the top flight after two years out. On 11 February 2013, he joined Super League Greece side Veria F.C. on loan until June.

Albacete On 13 August 2013, Israel signed a one-year contract with third-tier Albacete Balompié. In November 2016, after undergoing three knee surgeries in only two years, the 29-year-old retired from football.

Honours Betis Copa del Rey: 2004–05 Segunda División: 2010–11